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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# What does Distributor mean in logistics?

Short answer

An independent business that buys goods from a manufacturer or super stockist, holds stock and resells to retailers in a defined territory.

Distributors are the backbone of Indian FMCG and pharma reach, receiving primary or depot supply and running their own secondary delivery vehicles to retail outlets. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: stockist

**Category**: Warehousing

**Related terms**: Super stockist, Secondary distribution, C&F agent / CFA, Depot

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#distributor)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

## Related questions

- [What does C&F agent / CFA mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-c-and-f-agent-cfa-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does Secondary distribution mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-secondary-distribution-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does Super stockist mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-super-stockist-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does Depot mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-depot-mean-in-logistics/)
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- [What does Primary distribution mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-primary-distribution-mean-in-logistics/)

## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#distributor)
- [Distributor: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/services/cnf-distribution/)

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